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NJ -- Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems will be hosting a free
educational webinar on Wet and Dry Media Milling on
Thursday, August 21 at 1:00 PM EST. The presentation is open
to the public and we are inviting anyone who would like to
learn more about milling technology to participate.
Session topics include:
-Fundamentals of media milling
-Basic types of media mills
-Dry media mills for finest powders
-Wet media mills for slurries
-Applications and plant technology
-Submicron and Nano grinding
Processing expert, Dr. Juergen
Stein, R & D Manager from Hosokawa Alpine will present wet
and dry media milling techniques for submicron size
reduction.
With an extensive background in
engineering, Dr. Stein has lead research and development
efforts for wet grinding technology. Hosokawa Micron Powder
Systems has lead the ultra fine particle processing market
for over 80 years and can supply processes and technology
for the milling of most materials.
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Thursday, August 21st at 1:00 pm EST.
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Process Technology Expo West in
2009
 Los
Angeles, CA -- As a follow-up to this year’s highly
successful PTXi (Process Technology Expo International) show
at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont,
Illinois, producer Canon Communications today announced that
next year it will launch a western regional edition - PTX
(Process Technology Expo) West. The new event takes place
April 21- 23, 2009 in Southern California’s Anaheim
Convention Center.
PTXi
attracted 5,000 senior processing managers from all 50
states and 41 countries to its 400-company exposition.
“Exhibitors reported a robust event where thousands of
senior production executives representing the food,
pharmaceutical and chemical sectors traveled from local
facilities as well as unusually long distances to specify
and purchase new process equipment and automation
technology,” said Canon’s Director of Sales Joshua Dome.
“62% of exhibitors reported taking requests for proposals
during the show for specific projects and the average dollar
value for these quotes ranged well over $800,000. The
success of the show was really a testimony to the strength
and growth of these sectors - especially food
manufacturing.” PTXi is a biennial show and as such will
next be held in 2010.
PTX
West came at the request of major exhibitors seeking a
single industry forum to take place during the off year to
the international event. "The need for a single biennial
regional process technology show has been determined by the
Process Equipment Manufacturers' Association (PEMA) and
Canon after an extensive two-year study," stated the PEMA
Leadership Team. "Canon has proven it can deliver a highly
qualified audience and is one of the best event marketers in
the business. PEMA is the preeminent association for
manufacturers of process equipment. Therefore, Canon and
PEMA have joined expertise and encourage suppliers and
buyers to support the Powder Bulk Solids/PTX West Show."
Leading exhibitors who’ve already confirmed their
participation in PTX West include: American Process Systems;
Fenwal Protection Systems, Gardner Denver, General
Kinematics, Hapman, Jenike & Johanson, Microtrac,
Minox/Elcan, Prater Sterling, Rapat Corp., and REMBE.
The
new event is ideally positioned to deliver the west coast’s
key process industries of food, chemical and pharmaceutical
manufacturing. The location makes travel from Northern
California, the Pacific Northwest, and the entire western
U.S., convenient and accessible to international attendees
from Central America and Asia.
“With
visitors from 41 countries, yet nearly half of the attendees
coming from the five states that comprise the contiguous
central region, PTXi demonstrated both the global and local
pull of a strong process technology show," said Canon's
marketing director Dan Cutrone. "We are excited about
recreating this same dynamic at PTX West but obviously with
a greater western region contingent."
PTX/Powder & Bulk Solids events are the only ones in North
America uniquely dedicated to showcasing process equipment,
automation, and quality technology to process manufacturers.
PTX West will include 200 leading exhibitors and feature a
comprehensive conference agenda. Part of the event will be a
new co-located show - FoodProcess - positioned to serve the
western region’s $84 billion food process industry sector.
For
more information visit:
http://www.PTXWest.com/
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CEMA : Equipment Sales down 6%
in June 08
 NAPLES,
FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
reported that its June 2008 Booked Orders Index was 175 up
51 points or an increase of 41% from May 2008's Index of 124
(1990=100). The June 2008 Index represents a decrease of 6%
from the June 2007 Index of 187.
June
Booked Orders Indexes were 223 for Bulk Handling Equipment*
and 160 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The
Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 151 in June. Index
in June represents a decrease of 1% from May 2008's
Twelve-Month Index of 152.
The
CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 155 in June. Index
in June is up 8 points or 5% from May 2008's Index of 147.
The June 2008 Index represents an increase of 8 points or 5%
from the June 2007 Index of 147.
June
Billed Sales Indexes were 242 for Bulk Handling Equipment*
and 136 for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The
Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 146 in June. Index
in June represents no change from May 2008's Twelve-Month
Index of 146.
*
Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are
reported quarterly, they are averaged back to the two
preceding months to enable a running monthly index.
Source:
http://www.cemanet.org/
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Pivot-Head Filler accommodates Bulk Bags & Drums
 BETHLEHEM,
PA -- A new combination bulk bag/drum filler from
Flexicon Corporation features a fill head that pivots
down for connecting empty bags at floor level, and a
swing-arm-mounted chute for filling of drums.
The unit's Swing-Down® fill
head enables the operator to connect bag spouts and
resume filling operations rapidly, eliminating the need
to step over roller conveyors, strain to reach overhead
connection points, or risk injury associated with
operation of conventional bulk bag fillers, according to
the company.
The patented device
simultaneously lowers and pivots the fill head, stopping
it in a vertically oriented position that places the bag
inlet spout inflatable connection, inflator button, and
four bag loop latches within an arm's length of an
operator standing on the plant floor. This reportedly
increases the safety and speed of connecting bulk bags,
since the connection points of a conventional filler are
beyond the reach of most operators, even when bags as
short as 4 ft (1220 mm) in height are being filled.
A remote console or
wall-mounted panel houses controls to raise and pivot
the fill head into a locked, horizontal "fill position,"
automatically inflate the bag to remove creases, open a
flow control valve or start a feed device, and stop the
flow of material once a preset fill weight has been
gained. Optional vibratory decks de-aerate and densify
material in the bag at preset set points to create a
solid, stable bag, ready for shipment.
Once bags are filled, the
controller deflates the spout connection collar,
releases the loop latches, and raises the fill head to
fully disengage the spout, enabling the bag to exit the
filler automatically on the roller conveyor.
The unit can be switched to
drum filling mode in several seconds by positioning the
swing-arm-mounted drum-filling chute under the fill head
discharge port. The chute automatically rotates to
deliver material to all four drums on a pallet.
The filler is constructed of
carbon steel with durable industrial finish, or
stainless steel finished to industrial, food, dairy or
pharmaceutical standards, and is offered with material
delivery systems integrated with upstream process
equipment or other material source.
The company also manufactures
Twin-Centerpost™ bulk bag fillers, rear post bulk bag
fillers with non-pivoting fill heads, flexible screw
conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, bulk bag
unloaders, bulk bag conditioners, bag dump stations,
drum dumpers, weigh batching and blending systems, and
engineered plant-wide bulk handling systems with
automated controls.
For information contact:
Flexicon Corporation
2400 Emrick Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020-8006
Telephone: 1-888-353-9426
Email:
sales@flexicon.com
Web site:
http://www.flexicon.com/
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Mr. McLaughlin needs help with
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In 2009, we plan to install
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wondering if there is anything out there apart from
explosion panels?
Ideally internal containment
would be preferable as the silo design incorporates a hood
to protect the filter housing... Any ideas?
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Regards
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Mars UK
pat.mcgaughlin@eu.effem.com
Mr. Vandenbroeck needs help with
evaporative cooling:
Does anyone have experience
with evaporative cooling in pneumatic conveying (dilute
phase)?
Can water injection behind
the blower be an alternative for the more conventional
coolers? (to post reply, click here)
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Jimmy Vandenbroeck
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Regional Sales Position - Cyclonaire Corporation
Cyclonaire
Corporation, founded in 1973, has unique opportunities to
serve a vital marketplace for pneumatic conveying systems.
We’re adding two Regional Sales positions to enhance sales &
support throughout the US.
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of application challenges for pneumatic conveying
The Challenge:
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• Being determined to develop the right solutions
• Working hard & smart to grow business
• Having a work ethic that fits our culture
These are
salaried position based in York, NE, with some travel
(mostly air) involved. Working in tandem w/our internal team
you’ll be trained to provide custom solutions for large
system sales, assisting reps, managing proposals,
presentations, product testing & final sales transactions.
Requirements:
• Energy & desire to combine technical skills w/sales &
management role
• A BS degree (technical/engineering) desired;
• Two yrs. sales exp. preferred
• Mechanical/Industrial know-how/aptitude &
• Drive to excel
We’re interested
in your long term career and offer a true team environment
dedicated to leadership in our industry. You’ll have a solid
income, benefit package w/strong earnings potential.
Confidentially
contact our HR Consultant Pat Kahm for details/full job
description. pkahm@aol.com
402-484-0404 or 800 317-4269.
Visit us online
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CEMA : Equipment Sales down 6%
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